This is my favorite paint remover.
I fist saw it at Lowe's next to another product called Citristrip.
I was looking for a safe paint remover I could use indoors.
This stuff has very little smell although don't put your face in it, and open a window while you're putting it on, or scrapping it off.
My windows had a black lacquer paint on the outside with oil based lead white paint over that. The inside had a layer of white oil based with 2 color coats of interior latex.
The paint remover had to be put on thick and soak for at least 12 hours, and at most 24 hours, or the wood will get too wet. I put plastic wrap over the pieces so the remover wouldn't dry out, and it cuts down on fumes so you can close the shop windows if it's cold outside.
Be careful when you scrape it off because the wood will be a bit wet and will damage easily. It's also a goopy mess so wear eye protection and an apron and gloves. A mask is optional, but I use a thick paper mask like this one.
The bad news is that Lowe's only carries Citristrip now which is the same chemicals with a horrid fake orange smell. It stinks and you can't get the smell out of your house or nose! Don't buy this stuff.
I found a box of 6 quarts of the Klean-Strip Green on Amazon so I grabbed them. All indications on the internet are that this product has been discontinued, but you might be able to find some.
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